6 Communication Methods for Children with Hearing Loss

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When Ricardo and Lena first brought baby Ricky to see me, they knew, as parents often do, that something wasn't right. They had noticed signs of infant hearing loss like: Limited smiling or interaction with others when spoken toNot…

A Parent’s Guide to Single-Sided Deafness in Children

Julia told me she would never forget the moment she discovered her son had single-sided deafness. They were doing homework together when Gabe, age 7, mentioned off-handedly that a friend at school had yelled at him for ignoring him in the hallway.…

How Loved Ones Can Help Youth Facing Hearing Loss

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Madison's family first started noticing behavioral changes right around her 14th birthday. Always a high achiever, she had recently begun to struggle in school. She acted like it was unimportant when asked and got frustrated if her mother pushed…

Child Hearing Loss Red Flags Every Parent Should Know

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Little Ava was three when she developed a double ear infection so bad that her dad had to take her to the emergency room. What the single dad of two girls didn't know at the time was that the infection would destroy Ava's ability to hear. As…
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Choosing a Trustworthy Audiologist for Your Child

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New mom, Kayla, knew something was wrong during a mid-April playdate. Her best friend's child, Liza, a week younger than her Sophia began singing "Baby Shark". The little girl just couldn't get enough of it. Sarah sang and laughed. But Kayla's…

Facts about Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

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Harmful sounds are those that are too loud and last too long or are very loud and sudden.
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How To Tell the Difference Between ADHD and APD

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Auditory processing disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder affect millions of children in the U.S. but are often misdiagnosed. Learn how to differentiate these two disorders here:
Causes of Hearing Impairment in Children

Causes of Hearing Impairment in Children

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Has your child been diagnosed with a hearing impairment? We understand your need to learn more about hearing loss so that you can process what this means both for you and your child.  After learning your child may have a hearing impairment,…
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Top Hearing Loss Causes That Are Preventable

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Not all hearing loss is preventable, and most types of hearing loss cannot be completely reversed. However, this article talks about hearing loss causes that can absolutely be prevented. In this article, we specifically discuss noise-related…
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Helping Your Child Adjust to a Hearing Aid

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It can be hard for a child to adjust to hearing aids, but loving and attentive parents can be a great resource. Some children can easily acclimate but the process is not so easy for all children. There are many ways that you, as a parent, can…